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# Concussion

Last week
26th November 2023 - 9th December 2023
Gavin Henson among 200 retired rugby players named in concussion lawsuit
Former England captain Phil Vickery is also included in the legal claim against three of the sport’s governing bodies.
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Dec 1st 2023, 8:49 PM
Last month
November 2023
'I did not appreciate the plight of Clare supporters until I stood in the crowd. It was stressful'
Shane O’Donnell suffered a concussion injury in 2021 which forced him to take a break away from hurling.
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Nov 11th 2023, 6:01 AM
Brain injury charity Headway questions why Harry Maguire was allowed to play on
‘This is an issue with the very culture of football and its stubborn refusal to put players’ health above all else.’
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Nov 6th 2023, 12:22 PM
This year
2023
How one football game in 1989 changed Phil Quinlan’s life forever
‘And a Bang on the Ear’ tells the inspirational story about a sports-mad 15-year-old’s attempts to overcome a devastating injury.
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May 14th 2023, 7:00 AM
'It's like getting up in the morning and your cell phone is on 30%'
Former All Black Carl Hayman talks about living with early-onset dementia.
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Apr 19th 2023, 8:17 AM
World Rugby recommends trial of ‘belly tackle’ height in community game
The game’s governing body wants to reduce the threat of concussion.
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Mar 13th 2023, 8:38 AM
Should amateur Irish rugby lower the legal tackle height like in England?
The IRFU says it still has to decide whether to opt-in on World Rugby’s global trial.
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Mar 8th 2023, 7:00 PM
Former Ireland prop Tony Buckley set to sue IRFU and Munster Rugby
It’s believed the intended action relates to concussion injuries Buckley suffered during his career.
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Mar 3rd 2023, 12:52 PM
Three or more concussions linked to worsened brain function in later life
The data comes from a new UK-based study.
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Jan 31st 2023, 8:59 AM
Potential blow for England after Jamie George suffers suspected concussion
Steve Borthwick’s side face Scotland on 4 February.
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Jan 22nd 2023, 10:57 PM
Last year
2022
New baseline concussion testing programme launched for GAA inter-county players
Players who use this service will also be covered for concussion physician specialist treatment.
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Dec 5th 2022, 2:19 PM
'The TMO intervention around foul play has created so much dead time'
Ex-Ireland analyst Eoin Toolan wants to see TMO involvement limited to try-scoring decisions.
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Nov 30th 2022, 3:01 PM
White to serve 12-day stand down after being allowed to play on against Ireland
The Wallabies scrum-half appeared to stumble twice but passed an off-field HIA.
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Nov 20th 2022, 7:51 PM
'It has progressed a lot' - Head injury research eases Doris' concussion fears
The Leinster backrow took time out from rugby after seeing a brain specialist in 2021 following a series of head injuries.
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Oct 20th 2022, 7:00 AM
New NFL concussion rule hits Dolphins in loss to Jets
Elsewhere Philadelphia edged host Arizona 20-17 to remain the NFL’s only unbeaten club.
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Oct 10th 2022, 7:53 AM
Bayern's Davies hospitalised after getting kicked in the face
Dortmund captain Jude Bellingham accidentally connected with his foot on the Canadian’s cheekbone.
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Oct 8th 2022, 9:11 PM
What happened to Johnny Sexton and how can he play this weekend?
The Ireland captain was forced off against New Zealand last weekend but is available for the second Test.
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Jul 5th 2022, 5:00 PM
England flanker Tom Curry returns home from Australia series due to concussion
The Sale player suffered the injury in England’s series opener defeat to Australia.
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Jul 4th 2022, 10:12 AM
World Rugby extends concussion stand-down period
The new measures will be in place for Ireland’s summer tour to New Zealand.
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Jun 21st 2022, 9:48 AM
Shane O'Donnell: 'I had accepted I wasn't ever going to hurl again. I was at peace with it'
The Clare star has enjoyed a fine run of form in a new role this season after enduring an extremely difficult 2021.
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Jun 13th 2022, 9:35 PM
James Ryan deemed fit again but rested for Leinster's trip to South Africa
The Ireland second row will train in Dublin after recovering from a head injury.
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Apr 19th 2022, 4:43 PM
Ryan back training but Leinster 'not going to rush' his recovery from concussion
However, Johnny Sexton is set for his return for the province this weekend.
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Apr 5th 2022, 8:44 AM
All Blacks star Barrett cleared of concussion after latest head knock
Barrett suffered a concussion during the All-Blacks’ match against Ireland last November in an incident that he thought could end his career.
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Mar 28th 2022, 12:32 PM
URC apologise to Cardiff player for 'inappropriate' TikTok post following concussion
Aled Summerhill suffered a head injury against the Emirates Lions.
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Mar 24th 2022, 5:59 PM
Ryan's latest head injury the big concern as Ireland consider changes to XV
The second row has been sidelined by blows to the head on several occasions recently.
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Mar 14th 2022, 8:23 AM
'No win, save, tackle, shot or goal is worth damaging a brain for. We all only get one brain'
In a conversation with Donegal’s Kate Keaney, ex-Cavan goalkeeper, Alan O’Mara, detailed the trauma involved when a player suffers concussion.
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Mar 13th 2022, 8:33 AM
Edinburgh centre Taylor retires at 25
He has not played for the Scottish club this season due to concussion.
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Jan 13th 2022, 7:47 PM
All time
Saliva test to diagnose concussion set to be trialled in Premier League
A joint action plan on brain health has been published by English football’s governing bodies.
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Dec 7th 2021, 8:48 AM
'This is part of the solution along with better tackle technique and education'
Over 120 professional rugby players are now using the N-Pro head guard.
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Nov 21st 2021, 8:15 AM
Group of ex-rugby league players sue over brain damage caused by concussions
Bobbie Goulding, Paul Highton and Jason Roach are among ten former professionals involved in the legal action against the Rugby Football League.
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Oct 27th 2021, 12:36 PM
Rugby World Cup winner Steve Thompson pledges his brain to dementia research
The former England international is one of a number of ex-sportsmen who are suffering from the disease.
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Sep 23rd 2021, 2:42 PM
Independent concussion consultants introduced to top-level rugby
The measure comes as World Rugby announces its six-point plan to further player welfare.
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Jul 14th 2021, 12:31 AM
Lions replace Watson with Tipuric in starting line-up for Japan clash
The Scottish openside flanker is ruled out after sustaining a head injury in training on Tuesday.
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Jun 23rd 2021, 3:13 PM
Sexton sidelined but Leinster set for boost of returning players against Munster
The 35-year-old suffered a head injury against Exeter two weekends ago.
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Apr 19th 2021, 2:29 PM
New study shows saliva test 94% accurate in diagnosing concussion in elite rugby players
Dr Valentina Di Pietro says the test could be used in addition with rugby’s current HIA protocols.
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Mar 24th 2021, 12:50 PM
Football's concussion protocols 'a shambles,' says brain injury expert
Professor Willie Stewart also says that there is a lack of research in head impacts in women’s sport.
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Mar 9th 2021, 6:38 PM
Concussion subs to be trialled in League of Ireland this season
The FAI explained the process in a statement this evening.
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Feb 18th 2021, 10:51 PM
Ireland expect to be without Caelan Doris 'for the foreseeable future'
However, Ireland head coach Andy Farrell expects to have several players back from injury for the Italy game.
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Feb 18th 2021, 2:24 PM
'Honestly, I thought it stank on so many grounds. I will leave it at that'
Ireland coach Andy Farrell delivered an angry response to the French neurologist who publicly spoke about Johnny Sexton’s concussion history this week.
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Feb 12th 2021, 3:20 PM
'I’m not going to go and be stupid. I’m not going to risk anything' - Sexton moves to ease health concerns
The Ireland captain says he has full confidence in the return to play protocols.
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Feb 11th 2021, 3:07 PM
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